Mayfield and Ferguson in Senate Run Off
Vernon National Guard entrains for strike duty under Gov Neff to guard railroad property at Denison. Major Claude A Adams commands the 142nd Infantry with 236 men from Crowell Quanah Vernon Chillicothe Knox City and Crowell units as they move by train to Camp Mabry. The deployment, kept secret, stirred urgent scenes as families bid farewell, with press noting the unit may be held for instant movement and that martial law is not the aim.
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One Girl Killed In Auto Overturn Near Electra
Ruth Schucht 18 dies instantly when Buick touring car, driven by her, overturns on Sunshine Hill road just north east of Electra. Pauline Metzger 14 and Cora Lawrence TS injured. Car hit fresh salt while descending a hill. witnesses say speed was high. Car owned by Paul Schucht, father of the deceased, a drilling contractor.
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New Lee Highway Route May Tilt Vernon Trail
A Vernon meeting Friday night discussed a new Lee Highway route through the lower Texas plains to honor Gen. Robert E. Lee. Dr. S. M. Johnson urged rapid road building aided by a federal appropriation, with local optimism that Wilbarger County can extend concrete roads from east to west and even span the Red River if needed.
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Dick Coffee Urges Highway Action and Vernon Route
Dick Coffee keynoted a Rotary luncheon urging Lee Highway support led by Vernon and linked with the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club. He credited Joe Morrow and associates for drawing attention to a Vernon to Muleshoe route, noting President Johnson’s favorable stance and urging immediate action to secure the highway. Returns show Ferguson leading Culberson with Neff polling well. Davidson and Mayfield top for lieutenant governor.
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Vernon agrees to new Texas Public Service lighting rates
Vernon city commission unanimously accepted Texas Public Service Company rates to take effect August tenth, part of talks over a municipal light plant. Mayor Mason to notify TPSCo at Toledo for immediate rate inauguration while city continues negotiations on city ownership.
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Meeting at Farmers Valley Postponed to Thursday
The Sunday gathering at Farmers Valley has been postponed to Thursday. Rev. J. M. Fuller of Headley will deliver the sermon.
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Headley
Raid Seizes Nine Quarts Original Gordon Gin
Deputy Carrington raided a weed patch near town Monday morning and seized nine quarts of original Gordon gin. A passerby reported a stranger carrying a sack. the man fled and was not caught. The gin was destroyed after seizure.
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Sheriff's Office
Denton Pastor Leads Vigorous Tolbert Baptists Meeting
Mew TO HH Carden of Denton conducts a week long meeting at the Tolbert Baptist church with splendiferous preaching and large attendance. Enthusiasm and anticipation of splendid results accompany the gathering.
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Tolbert
Horse Fell Breaks Man's Collar Bone at Ranch Chase
Reed, a wrangler at Wag goner white face ranch, was thrown when his horse fell in a dog hole while rounding steers on Guy Wagroger ranch. He is in a local sanitarium receiving surgical care and is expected to recover soon.
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Rumor Says Rail Strike May End Tonight
A New Orleans cotton exchange bulletin reported an unconfirmed rumor that the rail strike may be settled tonight, triggering a cotton price jump of about 50 points. Press reports indicate the strike situation has improved though details remain unclear.
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Fight Night For Benefit At Vernon Legion Post
The Vernon American Legion post plans a fight night at Air Park on Friday to raise funds for furnishing the legion club rooms. The feature bout pairs Dick Bowers 128 pounds against Jimmy Hutchinson 145 pounds from Amarillo, a bout billed as a Vernon classic with an uncertain outcome.
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Transfers by End of July Warned by County Official
Pulouk district residents are reminded to complete school transfers by July 41st, as County Superintendent Hollar states the last day for issuing transfers is approaching. Eligible families planning to enroll children in a different district should act now to avoid delays.
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